Cost of living
Eastern Region (Ghana) compared to Volta
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Overview comparison
Eastern Region (Ghana)Volta
Consumer prices in Eastern Region (Ghana) are roughly 3% higher than in Volta.
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Volta |
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| Total with rent one person | 724 | 664 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,382 | 1,804 |
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| Without rent one person | 449 | 415 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,061 | 1,063 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 210.89 | 220.02 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 481.75 | 411.88 |
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| Food person | 284 | 326 |
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| Food family | 649 | 780 |
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| Transport person | 76.04 | 33.49 |
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| Transport family | 233.4 | 84.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.26 years | 66.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Volta |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.02 | 4.23 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 42.7 | 55.1 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.51 | 7.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 | 1.06 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.82 | 3.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Volta |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 402.8 | 263.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 68.49 | 57.34 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 900.05 | 787.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 258.16 | 224.63 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.05 | 34.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.31 | 50.6 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51.34 | 55.3 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Volta |
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| Local transport ticket | 22.89 | 26.16 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,571 | 1,738 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 738 | 1,042 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 | 1.04 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.89% | 29.63% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.31 | 11.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Volta |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.19 | 3.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.44 | 1.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.81 | 2.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.99 | 7.21 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.73 | 4.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.63 | 4.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 1.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.28 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Volta |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.34 | 25.19 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.01 | 8.01 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.66 | 23.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.06 | 3.2 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.8 | 17.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 31.64 | 35.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 49.51 | 67.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,393 | 5,412 |
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